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Radio Control: Aerobatics

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS - I WAS ONCE ASSURED kindly teacher after semidisastrous outcome botched chem-lab experiment making mistakes part being productive human being important thing told make proper correction move years ago chagrin still find myself regularly producing prima facie evidence humanity Which course means proper corrections must follow ASAP below February column contained less-than-sterling example differential control surface travel clevis attachment-point front hinge line pushrod below surface result will up travel down converse being true attachment-points aligned aft hinge line backwards upside-down prefer result above-stated mechanical arrangement would down up get up down clevis attachmentpoint goes aft hinge line Unless course pushrod servo above surface question case whole thing flops over relative view up down converse true meant illustrate mechanical differential what ended up illustrating danger writing something publication shipping off first fact-checking brain-leaks Im grimy task another promised correction order request former Nats World Champion Chip Hyde 96 Nats coverage article December 96 Model Aviation made following statement Lonnie Martin won Masters Guerin-built Sequel did Lonnie won Masters Guerin-built Dr Jekyll 120 believe PhD version Im sure about Im making rash statements cant prove six ways Sunday least right away important because Sequel Jekyll may look much same both produced RC City Dave Guerin claims designer credit former latter 100% Chip Hyde design defense relying photographs instead copious notes didnt have time take best photo showing Lonnie identifiable airplane posed photo taken shortly after contest Unbeknownst Lonnie borrowed Sequel photo-op also included F3A winner Kirk Gray Sequel Sportsman winner Randy Wolfe Dr Jekyll may have seen photo featured some RC Citys magazine advertisements course looked closely photo would have seen AMA numbers Kirks model Lonnies model identical Mea Culpa again complete hat trick small matter incorrect telephone number April column Snake Drive manufacturer Ralph DeLorios correct direct order number 888 740-7737 742-7737 listed column sincere apologies go might have misled misinformed misdirected thanks took time call write point out errors Id like assure nothing like will ever happen again cant said above Im trying reduce incidence rash statements promise try harder newest trends set RC Precision Aerobatics world buzzing increased number scale scalelike semiscale Pattern models either already flying rumored drawing boards Scale scalelike models Pattern nothing particularly new 1964 World Champion Ralph Brookes Crusader design started fashion jetlike Pattern models some respects still us Chip Hyde won F3A 84 Reno Nats Dick Hanson Models Dalotel faithful enough scale outlines number subsequently successfully campaigned AMA Scale events recent past Tony Frackowiak Dean Koger have competed F3A Team Selection Tournament scalelike biplane models Tony winning contest Ken Bonnema designed Fyg-Leaf 1989 MK Chipmunks Hanson Slim-Zlins popular successful Pattern choices late 80s recently Carl Goldberg Models Extra 300 Sukhoi Ultimate biplane kits have fairly common sights well excellent choices entry level Pattern classes would venture say earlier models mentioned barring Crusader could flown competitively today Pattern classes Crusader might very well Novice Sportsman dont mean would ideal choicessimply wouldnt embarrass themselves built straight light powered properly todays schedules may seem July1997 83 Don Edbergs Guide Computer Radio Control Systems highly recommended reading computer-radio users Version 9 NHPs 3-in-i Simulator features improved graphics very realistic RC control simulation Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER ab sorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten Inosegear after hard Ilandings SPRINGLANDER made tough 0/32 end check money iiorder No charge cards KDealers invited SPRINGLANDERs trademark SKYPRODUCTS CO Tel 508-535-4545 110 Goodale St Peabody MA 01960 plated music wire takes wheels 3V2 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recom mended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H ringing endorsement can say about some radicallystyled traditional models competed against day Driving current trend multiple factors First increasing popularity high visibility Tournament Champions similar Scale Aerobatics events Second advent last some truly capable good-looking full-sized aerobatic monoplane designs copy draw Third changing FAI F3A maneuver schedules include ever-increasing number snaps spins Fourth sophisticated computer radios mixing programs capable coping pitch roll coupling some less-aerodynamically-pure scale designs bring table finally todays popular close-in constant-speed flying styles fit reasonably well higher-drag scale designs now engines power would going nowhere werent fact scale Pattern models finally being scored well flown well capable have accepted capable after Peter Goldsmiths success 96 Nats fixed gear may still avant-garde no longer considered gauche Does mean traditional Pattern models doomed extinction dont think todays Pattern competitors first got involved just because liked looks traditional Pattern model Modern Pattern models great flight tasks very very well under flying conditions highly optimized aerodynamically pure aerobatic designs dont need great deal radio mixing characteristics have real value will easily abandoned designers pilots Remember RC Pattern first foremost pilots event capability equipment required task primary consideration scale appearance may nice desirable feature requirement Scale Aerobatics events ability above orientation both pilot model basic Pattern events unlikely change Scale models intended Pattern still have some problems overcome previously mentioned coupling transportation hassles fixed gear pain respectnot mention high drag high winds happy combination nearly unlimited power Given little development time proven ability current bunch NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes avaijable stock R/C engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIG engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. RU MadOIntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 WSA 84 Model Aviation ern model designers already design aircraft Scale Aerobatics events difficulties present much problem happy outcome too long hence likely bumper crop scale semi-scale Aerobatics models optimized pure aerobatic flight model scale traditional Pattern models have become scalelike appearance very little prejudice directed either type judges chair ideas work will stick around rest will change us both Pattern Scale Aerobatic competitors alike will have few choices considering new project Thats good sit sample copy new book has just arrived mail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems Don Edberg soft-cover manual covers also features lurking dim recesses favorite digitalized happy-box clear well-written illustrated indexed full information straight talk youve ever wished guy produced owners manual radio would learn write simple declarative sentences books Don Soaring columnist RIC Modeler literary credits include Programming Futaba Super Seven three Futaba instruction manuals spare time teaches aerospace engineering University California As might expect given Dons background book slightly use Futaba users IR Airtronics other major brands covered well Sailplane Helicopter Aerobatics model programming trimming dealt detail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems available direct Dynamic Modelling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 Tel 714 552-1812 online can order through E mail don.edberg@compuservecom price $1795 plus $4 shipping Desktop computer pilots will interested know Version 9 NHPs famous 3-in-l RC Flight Simulator now available excellent simulator aerobatic practice offers very realistic control own transmitter graphics have substantially improved new version retail price $20995 upgrade disk have earlier version $1995 NHP Simulator distributed Horizon Hobby Distributors should able find favorite hobby store USE PRICE 55X21183 552251183 97X31183 6X21183 83542395 65 32919395 85X372395 65 5593395 65X553395 855853395 655653395 7X315193 7X415183 7X5183 758183 726W18395 7X7183 7X9183 7X9183 7515183 7255725395 755725395 7925232514395 7954395 78588395 78578395 85414208 855256 856208 857208 857321395 858258 859258 8519208 85554398 85X554295 85X85S295 855705395 SIZEUSEPRICE 95 5725S 395 95575S 308 9825537516 308 975575S 308 87557088S 308 975575S 308 87557588S 308 875575W5 308 9755775S 308 975X77588S 208 9755775WS308 875598S308 87558ONNS208 879595W5208 8755825S308 875582588S308 9755825WS308 875595S308 9755858NS308 875585W9308 8755975885308 8755875W5308 875595885308 975595WS308 9755925WS308 975595885308 985955308 8859755308 985955508 95418225 95518229 959225 957225 958225 959225 9515225 955658S308 955708S308 Sound Suppression Design igh Thrust Efficiency Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knight Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICE 95575N5 30812515W7 70814519 1208 959808S 308125117 7081451117 1208 9558SN5 30812511N7 7081451216 1208 9825537518 3081251157 70814512819 1208 95855 308125127 7081451316 1208 95755 3081251257 70814513816 1208 9585S 3081251287 70814513516 1208 9554511 383125137 708145135816 1208 19X3 2831251387 7081451416 1208 19x4 299125147 70814514819 1208 1955 283122553758 39114A519516 1208 1058 299125597 70814451216 1208 1057 2991255197 70814451308 1308 1058 2991255117 708145514819 1208 1059203125511577081455140819 08 155152991255127708155819 08 10554511308129512577081551015 08 115320812551277081551115 08 115420813584081551215 08 1155208135740815513815 08 1158208135840815514815 08 115720813597708155513815 08 115820813510770818591208 1159208135117708185101208 11510770813512817708165121208 115117708135138970816513810 08 11512770813512089708185141208 11517W7708135597120819514816 08 11513770813551071208185191208 115147708 135511587120818551216 08 115548397 1355125191208 115512087708 1355133101208958PMw308 1256397 135512510 ... 120815588Rw308 125735712551416120815578Mw308 1259397135514W16130815598Mw 208 1259770814558120811588Mw308 1255W77081459120811578Mw308 1251577081458120814588Mw1208 Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design MULI1-RIASE2 ReplaceileRlalles SIZEUSEPRICE 18382508 185152508 18212122508 182142508 185182508 2058122508 205102508 295122508 295141908 295182519 215122508 22581908 23510123108 22512123108 255143108 225183108 24519ZZ 0808 245120808 24x140808 245160808 2Sade9uSl8-19 0808 289de9u525-21908 2Uade9ubs24908 2Uade9ub240808 MULTI-RLADE 3 Replaceable Rledee 175153359 185153359 195113359 29215133755 29212133755 295143755 215103705 215123755 225104508 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct RacePro 209 267-1414 July 1997 85 NOW VAILANLEI RacePro Engineering New single piece CARBON FIBER EPOXY Unlimited racing propellers have same ARC design Which w55 dominant Unlimited Gold Galveston Madera 1994 Initial sizes available will 19 siB 19 xiS 20 x 20 21 x 21 22 5 22 23 5 23 24 s 24 25 5 25 26 x 26 information call Joe Marine 209 267-1414 write him RacePro Engineering PO BOX 445 SuBer Creek Calif 95695 Fas 209 267-0923

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS - I WAS ONCE ASSURED kindly teacher after semidisastrous outcome botched chem-lab experiment making mistakes part being productive human being important thing told make proper correction move years ago chagrin still find myself regularly producing prima facie evidence humanity Which course means proper corrections must follow ASAP below February column contained less-than-sterling example differential control surface travel clevis attachment-point front hinge line pushrod below surface result will up travel down converse being true attachment-points aligned aft hinge line backwards upside-down prefer result above-stated mechanical arrangement would down up get up down clevis attachmentpoint goes aft hinge line Unless course pushrod servo above surface question case whole thing flops over relative view up down converse true meant illustrate mechanical differential what ended up illustrating danger writing something publication shipping off first fact-checking brain-leaks Im grimy task another promised correction order request former Nats World Champion Chip Hyde 96 Nats coverage article December 96 Model Aviation made following statement Lonnie Martin won Masters Guerin-built Sequel did Lonnie won Masters Guerin-built Dr Jekyll 120 believe PhD version Im sure about Im making rash statements cant prove six ways Sunday least right away important because Sequel Jekyll may look much same both produced RC City Dave Guerin claims designer credit former latter 100% Chip Hyde design defense relying photographs instead copious notes didnt have time take best photo showing Lonnie identifiable airplane posed photo taken shortly after contest Unbeknownst Lonnie borrowed Sequel photo-op also included F3A winner Kirk Gray Sequel Sportsman winner Randy Wolfe Dr Jekyll may have seen photo featured some RC Citys magazine advertisements course looked closely photo would have seen AMA numbers Kirks model Lonnies model identical Mea Culpa again complete hat trick small matter incorrect telephone number April column Snake Drive manufacturer Ralph DeLorios correct direct order number 888 740-7737 742-7737 listed column sincere apologies go might have misled misinformed misdirected thanks took time call write point out errors Id like assure nothing like will ever happen again cant said above Im trying reduce incidence rash statements promise try harder newest trends set RC Precision Aerobatics world buzzing increased number scale scalelike semiscale Pattern models either already flying rumored drawing boards Scale scalelike models Pattern nothing particularly new 1964 World Champion Ralph Brookes Crusader design started fashion jetlike Pattern models some respects still us Chip Hyde won F3A 84 Reno Nats Dick Hanson Models Dalotel faithful enough scale outlines number subsequently successfully campaigned AMA Scale events recent past Tony Frackowiak Dean Koger have competed F3A Team Selection Tournament scalelike biplane models Tony winning contest Ken Bonnema designed Fyg-Leaf 1989 MK Chipmunks Hanson Slim-Zlins popular successful Pattern choices late 80s recently Carl Goldberg Models Extra 300 Sukhoi Ultimate biplane kits have fairly common sights well excellent choices entry level Pattern classes would venture say earlier models mentioned barring Crusader could flown competitively today Pattern classes Crusader might very well Novice Sportsman dont mean would ideal choicessimply wouldnt embarrass themselves built straight light powered properly todays schedules may seem July1997 83 Don Edbergs Guide Computer Radio Control Systems highly recommended reading computer-radio users Version 9 NHPs 3-in-i Simulator features improved graphics very realistic RC control simulation Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER ab sorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten Inosegear after hard Ilandings SPRINGLANDER made tough 0/32 end check money iiorder No charge cards KDealers invited SPRINGLANDERs trademark SKYPRODUCTS CO Tel 508-535-4545 110 Goodale St Peabody MA 01960 plated music wire takes wheels 3V2 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recom mended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H ringing endorsement can say about some radicallystyled traditional models competed against day Driving current trend multiple factors First increasing popularity high visibility Tournament Champions similar Scale Aerobatics events Second advent last some truly capable good-looking full-sized aerobatic monoplane designs copy draw Third changing FAI F3A maneuver schedules include ever-increasing number snaps spins Fourth sophisticated computer radios mixing programs capable coping pitch roll coupling some less-aerodynamically-pure scale designs bring table finally todays popular close-in constant-speed flying styles fit reasonably well higher-drag scale designs now engines power would going nowhere werent fact scale Pattern models finally being scored well flown well capable have accepted capable after Peter Goldsmiths success 96 Nats fixed gear may still avant-garde no longer considered gauche Does mean traditional Pattern models doomed extinction dont think todays Pattern competitors first got involved just because liked looks traditional Pattern model Modern Pattern models great flight tasks very very well under flying conditions highly optimized aerodynamically pure aerobatic designs dont need great deal radio mixing characteristics have real value will easily abandoned designers pilots Remember RC Pattern first foremost pilots event capability equipment required task primary consideration scale appearance may nice desirable feature requirement Scale Aerobatics events ability above orientation both pilot model basic Pattern events unlikely change Scale models intended Pattern still have some problems overcome previously mentioned coupling transportation hassles fixed gear pain respectnot mention high drag high winds happy combination nearly unlimited power Given little development time proven ability current bunch NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes avaijable stock R/C engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIG engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. RU MadOIntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 WSA 84 Model Aviation ern model designers already design aircraft Scale Aerobatics events difficulties present much problem happy outcome too long hence likely bumper crop scale semi-scale Aerobatics models optimized pure aerobatic flight model scale traditional Pattern models have become scalelike appearance very little prejudice directed either type judges chair ideas work will stick around rest will change us both Pattern Scale Aerobatic competitors alike will have few choices considering new project Thats good sit sample copy new book has just arrived mail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems Don Edberg soft-cover manual covers also features lurking dim recesses favorite digitalized happy-box clear well-written illustrated indexed full information straight talk youve ever wished guy produced owners manual radio would learn write simple declarative sentences books Don Soaring columnist RIC Modeler literary credits include Programming Futaba Super Seven three Futaba instruction manuals spare time teaches aerospace engineering University California As might expect given Dons background book slightly use Futaba users IR Airtronics other major brands covered well Sailplane Helicopter Aerobatics model programming trimming dealt detail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems available direct Dynamic Modelling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 Tel 714 552-1812 online can order through E mail don.edberg@compuservecom price $1795 plus $4 shipping Desktop computer pilots will interested know Version 9 NHPs famous 3-in-l RC Flight Simulator now available excellent simulator aerobatic practice offers very realistic control own transmitter graphics have substantially improved new version retail price $20995 upgrade disk have earlier version $1995 NHP Simulator distributed Horizon Hobby Distributors should able find favorite hobby store USE PRICE 55X21183 552251183 97X31183 6X21183 83542395 65 32919395 85X372395 65 5593395 65X553395 855853395 655653395 7X315193 7X415183 7X5183 758183 726W18395 7X7183 7X9183 7X9183 7515183 7255725395 755725395 7925232514395 7954395 78588395 78578395 85414208 855256 856208 857208 857321395 858258 859258 8519208 85554398 85X554295 85X85S295 855705395 SIZEUSEPRICE 95 5725S 395 95575S 308 9825537516 308 975575S 308 87557088S 308 975575S 308 87557588S 308 875575W5 308 9755775S 308 975X77588S 208 9755775WS308 875598S308 87558ONNS208 879595W5208 8755825S308 875582588S308 9755825WS308 875595S308 9755858NS308 875585W9308 8755975885308 8755875W5308 875595885308 975595WS308 9755925WS308 975595885308 985955308 8859755308 985955508 95418225 95518229 959225 957225 958225 959225 9515225 955658S308 955708S308 Sound Suppression Design igh Thrust Efficiency Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knight Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICE 95575N5 30812515W7 70814519 1208 959808S 308125117 7081451117 1208 9558SN5 30812511N7 7081451216 1208 9825537518 3081251157 70814512819 1208 95855 308125127 7081451316 1208 95755 3081251257 70814513816 1208 9585S 3081251287 70814513516 1208 9554511 383125137 708145135816 1208 19X3 2831251387 7081451416 1208 19x4 299125147 70814514819 1208 1955 283122553758 39114A519516 1208 1058 299125597 70814451216 1208 1057 2991255197 70814451308 1308 1058 2991255117 708145514819 1208 1059203125511577081455140819 08 155152991255127708155819 08 10554511308129512577081551015 08 115320812551277081551115 08 115420813584081551215 08 1155208135740815513815 08 1158208135840815514815 08 115720813597708155513815 08 115820813510770818591208 1159208135117708185101208 11510770813512817708165121208 115117708135138970816513810 08 11512770813512089708185141208 11517W7708135597120819514816 08 11513770813551071208185191208 115147708 135511587120818551216 08 115548397 1355125191208 115512087708 1355133101208958PMw308 1256397 135512510 ... 120815588Rw308 125735712551416120815578Mw308 1259397135514W16130815598Mw 208 1259770814558120811588Mw308 1255W77081459120811578Mw308 1251577081458120814588Mw1208 Long Fiber Advanced Composite Material Continually Evolving Design MULI1-RIASE2 ReplaceileRlalles SIZEUSEPRICE 18382508 185152508 18212122508 182142508 185182508 2058122508 205102508 295122508 295141908 295182519 215122508 22581908 23510123108 22512123108 255143108 225183108 24519ZZ 0808 245120808 24x140808 245160808 2Sade9uSl8-19 0808 289de9u525-21908 2Uade9ubs24908 2Uade9ub240808 MULTI-RLADE 3 Replaceable Rledee 175153359 185153359 195113359 29215133755 29212133755 295143755 215103705 215123755 225104508 Contact local hobby dealer first doesnt have what need order direct RacePro 209 267-1414 July 1997 85 NOW VAILANLEI RacePro Engineering New single piece CARBON FIBER EPOXY Unlimited racing propellers have same ARC design Which w55 dominant Unlimited Gold Galveston Madera 1994 Initial sizes available will 19 siB 19 xiS 20 x 20 21 x 21 22 5 22 23 5 23 24 s 24 25 5 25 26 x 26 information call Joe Marine 209 267-1414 write him RacePro Engineering PO BOX 445 SuBer Creek Calif 95695 Fas 209 267-0923

Author: R. Allison


Edition: Model Aviation - 1997/07
Page Numbers: 83, 84, 85

RADIO CONTROL AEROBATICS - I WAS ONCE ASSURED kindly teacher after semidisastrous outcome botched chem-lab experiment making mistakes part being productive human being important thing told make proper correction move years ago chagrin still find myself regularly producing prima facie evidence humanity Which course means proper corrections must follow ASAP below February column contained less-than-sterling example differential control surface travel clevis attachment-point front hinge line pushrod below surface result will up travel down converse being true attachment-points aligned aft hinge line backwards upside-down prefer result above-stated mechanical arrangement would down up get up down clevis attachmentpoint goes aft hinge line Unless course pushrod servo above surface question case whole thing flops over relative view up down converse true meant illustrate mechanical differential what ended up illustrating danger writing something publication shipping off first fact-checking brain-leaks Im grimy task another promised correction order request former Nats World Champion Chip Hyde 96 Nats coverage article December 96 Model Aviation made following statement Lonnie Martin won Masters Guerin-built Sequel did Lonnie won Masters Guerin-built Dr Jekyll 120 believe PhD version Im sure about Im making rash statements cant prove six ways Sunday least right away important because Sequel Jekyll may look much same both produced RC City Dave Guerin claims designer credit former latter 100% Chip Hyde design defense relying photographs instead copious notes didnt have time take best photo showing Lonnie identifiable airplane posed photo taken shortly after contest Unbeknownst Lonnie borrowed Sequel photo-op also included F3A winner Kirk Gray Sequel Sportsman winner Randy Wolfe Dr Jekyll may have seen photo featured some RC Citys magazine advertisements course looked closely photo would have seen AMA numbers Kirks model Lonnies model identical Mea Culpa again complete hat trick small matter incorrect telephone number April column Snake Drive manufacturer Ralph DeLorios correct direct order number 888 740-7737 742-7737 listed column sincere apologies go might have misled misinformed misdirected thanks took time call write point out errors Id like assure nothing like will ever happen again cant said above Im trying reduce incidence rash statements promise try harder newest trends set RC Precision Aerobatics world buzzing increased number scale scalelike semiscale Pattern models either already flying rumored drawing boards Scale scalelike models Pattern nothing particularly new 1964 World Champion Ralph Brookes Crusader design started fashion jetlike Pattern models some respects still us Chip Hyde won F3A 84 Reno Nats Dick Hanson Models Dalotel faithful enough scale outlines number subsequently successfully campaigned AMA Scale events recent past Tony Frackowiak Dean Koger have competed F3A Team Selection Tournament scalelike biplane models Tony winning contest Ken Bonnema designed Fyg-Leaf 1989 MK Chipmunks Hanson Slim-Zlins popular successful Pattern choices late 80s recently Carl Goldberg Models Extra 300 Sukhoi Ultimate biplane kits have fairly common sights well excellent choices entry level Pattern classes would venture say earlier models mentioned barring Crusader could flown competitively today Pattern classes Crusader might very well Novice Sportsman dont mean would ideal choicessimply wouldnt embarrass themselves built straight light powered properly todays schedules may seem July1997 83 Don Edbergs Guide Computer Radio Control Systems highly recommended reading computer-radio users Version 9 NHPs 3-in-i Simulator features improved graphics very realistic RC control simulation Use SPRINGLANDERTM nosegear save firewall SPRINGLANDER ab sorbs landing shocks directions springs back No pulling nosewheel straighten Inosegear after hard Ilandings SPRINGLANDER made tough 0/32 end check money iiorder No charge cards KDealers invited SPRINGLANDERs trademark SKYPRODUCTS CO Tel 508-535-4545 110 Goodale St Peabody MA 01960 plated music wire takes wheels 3V2 diameter has extra long shank fit 25 60 planes Especially recom mended Trainers Patent No 5575700 See hobby store order direct $795 S&H ringing endorsement can say about some radicallystyled traditional models competed against day Driving current trend multiple factors First increasing popularity high visibility Tournament Champions similar Scale Aerobatics events Second advent last some truly capable good-looking full-sized aerobatic monoplane designs copy draw Third changing FAI F3A maneuver schedules include ever-increasing number snaps spins Fourth sophisticated computer radios mixing programs capable coping pitch roll coupling some less-aerodynamically-pure scale designs bring table finally todays popular close-in constant-speed flying styles fit reasonably well higher-drag scale designs now engines power would going nowhere werent fact scale Pattern models finally being scored well flown well capable have accepted capable after Peter Goldsmiths success 96 Nats fixed gear may still avant-garde no longer considered gauche Does mean traditional Pattern models doomed extinction dont think todays Pattern competitors first got involved just because liked looks traditional Pattern model Modern Pattern models great flight tasks very very well under flying conditions highly optimized aerodynamically pure aerobatic designs dont need great deal radio mixing characteristics have real value will easily abandoned designers pilots Remember RC Pattern first foremost pilots event capability equipment required task primary consideration scale appearance may nice desirable feature requirement Scale Aerobatics events ability above orientation both pilot model basic Pattern events unlikely change Scale models intended Pattern still have some problems overcome previously mentioned coupling transportation hassles fixed gear pain respectnot mention high drag high winds happy combination nearly unlimited power Given little development time proven ability current bunch NEW LINE PRECISION PROP NUTS AND HUBS Now greater choice quality Tru-Turn products 3 sizes PROP NUTS ranging 5/8 7/8 diameter 2 shapes avaijable stock R/C engine thread sizes 5 sizes PROP HUBS ranging 1 2 diameter 2 shapes new PROP NUTS PROP HUBS addition existing line precision aluminum spinners range 1-1/2 6 over 90 shapes sizes blade configurations new Tru-Turn PROP HUB line complimented extensive line over 70 adapter kits Tru-Turn makes adapter production RIG engine market have adapter problem. help phone call away. See hobby dealer call us direct. RU MadOIntheUSA PRECISION MODEL PRODUCTS Romco Manufacturing Inc QUALITY VERSATILITY GREAT LOOKS TY PO Box 836 South Houston Texas 77587 713/943-1867 WSA 84 Model Aviation ern model designers already design aircraft Scale Aerobatics events difficulties present much problem happy outcome too long hence likely bumper crop scale semi-scale Aerobatics models optimized pure aerobatic flight model scale traditional Pattern models have become scalelike appearance very little prejudice directed either type judges chair ideas work will stick around rest will change us both Pattern Scale Aerobatic competitors alike will have few choices considering new project Thats good sit sample copy new book has just arrived mail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems Don Edberg soft-cover manual covers also features lurking dim recesses favorite digitalized happy-box clear well-written illustrated indexed full information straight talk youve ever wished guy produced owners manual radio would learn write simple declarative sentences books Don Soaring columnist RIC Modeler literary credits include Programming Futaba Super Seven three Futaba instruction manuals spare time teaches aerospace engineering University California As might expect given Dons background book slightly use Futaba users IR Airtronics other major brands covered well Sailplane Helicopter Aerobatics model programming trimming dealt detail Guide Computer Radio Control Systems available direct Dynamic Modelling 4922 Rochelle Ave Irvine CA 92604-2941 Tel 714 552-1812 online can order through E mail don.edberg@compuservecom price $1795 plus $4 shipping Desktop computer pilots will interested know Version 9 NHPs famous 3-in-l RC Flight Simulator now available excellent simulator aerobatic practice offers very realistic control own transmitter graphics have substantially improved new version retail price $20995 upgrade disk have earlier version $1995 NHP Simulator distributed Horizon Hobby Distributors should able find favorite hobby store USE PRICE 55X21183 552251183 97X31183 6X21183 83542395 65 32919395 85X372395 65 5593395 65X553395 855853395 655653395 7X315193 7X415183 7X5183 758183 726W18395 7X7183 7X9183 7X9183 7515183 7255725395 755725395 7925232514395 7954395 78588395 78578395 85414208 855256 856208 857208 857321395 858258 859258 8519208 85554398 85X554295 85X85S295 855705395 SIZEUSEPRICE 95 5725S 395 95575S 308 9825537516 308 975575S 308 87557088S 308 975575S 308 87557588S 308 875575W5 308 9755775S 308 975X77588S 208 9755775WS308 875598S308 87558ONNS208 879595W5208 8755825S308 875582588S308 9755825WS308 875595S308 9755858NS308 875585W9308 8755975885308 8755875W5308 875595885308 975595WS308 9755925WS308 975595885308 985955308 8859755308 985955508 95418225 95518229 959225 957225 958225 959225 9515225 955658S308 955708S308 Sound Suppression Design igh Thrust Efficiency Manufactured Landing Products PO Box 938 Knight Landing CA 95645 SIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICESIZEUSEPRICE 95575N5 30812515W7 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